Best Bakeries in New Orleans

New Orleans is a hot spot destination for people all over the world. It’s known for the special culture, nightlife and celebrations. In addition, the vibrant city is renowned for its food. The food is a mixture of Southern comfort, seafood and delightful baked goods. In that part of America, it’s easy to come by traditional Southern food and seafood, but the baked goods are a uniquely New Orleans specialty. The history and background with the French greatly influence this sect of food.

In River Ridge, this influence is seen at La Petite Sophie. This restaurant offers one of the best croissant selections in the area. There are about nine varieties of the breakfast staple, including chocolate almond and ham and cheese. There are also palmiers and quiches offered. Eat the food here and it will be like you stepped into a Parisian bakery.

Some of the bakeries go hand in hand with the celebrations that take place in the city. This family-owned bakery does just that by specializing in king cakes for the Carnival season. The cakes are firmly rooted in the Cajun country with many Saints-themed cakes. It’s a great place to order cakes for special parties or weddings. The cakes from this bakery are always fantastic quality.

Lastly, those looking for the perfect bread found it at Breads on Oak. The influence of France is heavy here. The artisan breads and accompanying goods are reminiscent of a bakery in France and tote the same quality and promise of organic ingredients. It’s a woody and welcoming neighborhood bakery that has grown to be a hot spot to locals and visitors alike.